2015 Promo Brochure - REVISED (w locations)

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helping the independent retail jeweler
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE INDUSTRY
FOUNDATION
mission
FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
vision
donation
The RJO Foundation
supports the
advancement of
the jewelry industry
by providing
scholarships and
grants to individuals
or programs.
Our advancement of the
jewelry industry provides
opportunities to ensure
continued growth of the
industry. The Foundation
mobilizes the giving power of
our members and vendors to
continue to make an impact
in the industry.
The Foundation is a
separate 501(c)3
business entity.
The Foundation
accepts monetary
donations anytime
throughout the year.
All donations are
tax-deductible.
CONTACT US
800.247.1774 / [email protected]
LEARN MORE AT RJOMEMBERS.COM
A FEW WORDS FROM OUR DONORS…
The reason I contributed to the foundation is to pay a tribute to my daughter Khushi who
passed away six years ago. Through the foundation I will be able to support the charities
and other events to benefit the industry. I contributed to the foundation to promote
education amongst the fellow jewelers. This is greatly satisfying. It is important for the
jewelers to be well informed about the current industry trends with respect to designs,
pricing , styling, quality and any other changes happening in the industry not only here
but also overseas. ~ Prashant Mehta, DiaExpressions
We all have received much from this great country as well as the jewelry industry. It’s our
small way of giving back to an industry and extended family we have been part of for over
30 years. The RJO Foundation's focus on Education is critical for us to attract, retain,
train and grow the next generation of Jewelers and is vital to the continued success and
growth of our industry. ~The ASHI Team
I feel education is an important part of a well-rounded jeweler. Encouraging them with a
start on their education can make a big difference in keeping them in our industry. Our
industry will be in need of young people following in the footsteps of independent jewelers
as many of us are facing retirement in the next few years. ~ Mike Doland, Doland Jewelers
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Giving to the Foundation
The 501(c)3 non-profit RJO Foundation accepts monetary donations
at any time throughout the year. To donate to the RJO Foundation,
contact the RJO Office at (800) 247-1774 or [email protected].
You may also honor someone special or memorialize
someone who has passed with your gift.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Mike Doland, Doland Jewelers Dubuque, IA
Vice President
Joe Koester, Herzog Jewelers Fort Mitchell, KY
Secretary Treasurer
AG Becker, Becker Jewelers Breese, IL
Directors
Terry Dickens, Herteen & Stocker Jewelers Iowa City, IA
Bob Disinger, Disinger Jewelers Jasper, IN
Deb Borgemoen, Wickersham Jewelry Cedar Creek, WI
Kimberly Gassen, Kelly Jewelry Columbus, NE
Mark A. Cormier, Hager Jewelry Inc. Hutchinson, MN
Erika Godfrey, Hawthorne Jewelry Kearney, NE
Mike Pribyl, Cahill-Pribyl Jewelry & Gifts Keokuk, IA
Executive Director
Mary Peterson, RJO Newton, IA
For board contact info or more information on the RJO Foundation visit rjomembers.com.